WD18 0PX, Watford has recorded a total of 163 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.30 per 1,000 population. This WD18 0PX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD18 postcode area, which has experienced 112 crimes and a crime rate of 5.87 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WD18 0PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 0PX, encompassing approximately 4255 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 38.30 | -4.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 11.28 | -46.43% |
| Other theft | 12 | 7.05 | -29.41% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 2.82 | -47.83% |
| Public order | 10 | 2.82 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 2.35 | 80.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.11 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.88 | 300.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.88 | -22.22% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.64 | 150.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.17 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.17 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.94 | 300.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.94 | -66.67% |
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 44.88 | 9.80% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 13.16 | 19.05% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 11.75 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 17 | 5.40 | 88.89% |
| Public order | 10 | 3.99 | -23.08% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 2.35 | -10.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.11 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.41 | 400.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 1.17 | -44.44% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.17 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.70 | -60.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.47 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.47 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.47 | -85.71% |
In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 43.47 | 24.39% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 11.98 | -35.38% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 9.87 | 64.29% |
| Public order | 13 | 5.40 | 44.44% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 3.05 | 150.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.35 | -52.63% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.11 | 125.00% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 2.11 | 80.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 2.11 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.64 | -72.22% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.17 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.94 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.47 | -83.33% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 65 | 48.87 | 3.17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 15.27 | -43.06% |
| Other theft | 19 | 9.63 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 4.46 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 4.23 | -36.36% |
| Public order | 9 | 3.29 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 2.11 | 60.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.88 | 40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.64 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.41 | 66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 1.17 | -37.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.17 | -42.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.94 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.94 | -40.00% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 63 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 | 55.69 | 10.77% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 | 16.92 | 8.62% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 14.80 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 19 | 5.17 | -5.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 4.46 | 12.50% |
| Public order | 9 | 2.11 | 12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.11 | -27.27% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 1.88 | -27.27% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.88 | 250.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.64 | 400.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.17 | -54.55% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.17 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.17 | -70.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 65 | 53.81 | 27.45% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 58 | 15.27 | -3.33% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 13.63 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 20 | 5.17 | 81.82% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 4.70 | 22.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 2.58 | 22.22% |
| Robbery | 11 | 2.58 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.58 | 400.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.35 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.88 | -11.11% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.88 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.47 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.47 | -80.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 60 | 45.35 | 20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 14.10 | 21.43% |
| Other theft | 11 | 11.98 | -35.29% |
| Robbery | 11 | 2.58 | 1000.00% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 2.58 | -65.62% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.58 | 28.57% |
| Public order | 9 | 2.11 | 200.00% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 2.11 | -30.77% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 2.11 | 20.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.41 | -44.44% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.17 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.17 | -80.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.47 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.47 | -33.33% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 47.23 | -5.66% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 11.75 | 10.53% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 9.87 | 39.13% |
| Other theft | 17 | 7.52 | 30.77% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 3.99 | 30.00% |
| Burglary | 10 | 3.05 | 150.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 2.35 | 80.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.11 | -36.36% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.64 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.41 | -37.50% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.17 | -70.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.70 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.70 | -90.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 | 44.41 | -11.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 12.45 | 2.70% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 8.93 | -11.54% |
| Other theft | 13 | 5.40 | -38.10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 3.05 | 83.33% |
| Public order | 10 | 2.58 | 11.11% |
| Robbery | 10 | 2.35 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 2.35 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.35 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.88 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.17 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.94 | 33.33% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 60 | 49.11 | -1.64% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 14.10 | -27.45% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 8.69 | -16.13% |
| Other theft | 21 | 6.11 | 90.91% |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 4.93 | -6.25% |
| Robbery | 10 | 3.52 | 233.33% |
| Public order | 9 | 2.35 | 28.57% |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.11 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.41 | -53.85% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.41 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.94 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.94 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.94 | -20.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.94 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 | 50.52 | 41.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 14.33 | 54.55% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 11.98 | 82.35% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 7.28 | 77.78% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 3.76 | 116.67% |
| Other theft | 11 | 3.05 | -35.29% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.58 | -36.36% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.64 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.41 | -54.55% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.17 | -44.44% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.17 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.94 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 40.18 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 10.10 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 17 | 7.75 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 3.99 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 3.99 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 2.58 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 2.58 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 2.11 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.11 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.41 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.94 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
A total of 653 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 48 |
| August 2024 | 50 |
| July 2024 | 42 |
| June 2024 | 65 |
| May 2024 | 63 |
| April 2024 | 58 |
| March 2024 | 60 |
| February 2024 | 50 |
| January 2024 | 53 |
| December 2023 | 60 |
| November 2023 | 61 |
| October 2023 | 43 |
A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
A total of 567 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 30 |
| August 2024 | 56 |
| July 2024 | 51 |
| June 2024 | 41 |
| May 2024 | 72 |
| April 2024 | 65 |
| March 2024 | 51 |
| February 2024 | 42 |
| January 2024 | 38 |
| December 2023 | 37 |
| November 2023 | 51 |
| October 2023 | 33 |
A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
A total of 186 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 17 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 19 |
| May 2024 | 19 |
| April 2024 | 20 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 17 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 21 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 73 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 119 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
A total of 64 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
A total of 256 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 23 |
| July 2024 | 23 |
| June 2024 | 14 |
| May 2024 | 22 |
| April 2024 | 22 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 32 |
| January 2024 | 23 |
| December 2023 | 26 |
| November 2023 | 31 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD18 0PX postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 43 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |